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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
yOTHIy' TO SAY.

Nothin' 10 say, my daughter: Nothin' at all
to sayi
Girls that's in love, I've noticed, ginerly has
their way!
Yer mother did, afore you, when her folks
objected TO me
Yit here l am, and here you air and yer
mother-where is She?
You look lots like your mother: Purity much
same in size;
And about the same complected; and favor
about the eyes.
Like her, too, about livin' here because she
couldn't stay;
It'll most seem like you was dead like her!
but hain't got nothin' to say
She left you her little Bible-writ yer name
across the page
And left her ear-bobs fer you, If ever you
come ofage.
I've alIus KEEP 'em and gyaurded 'em, but II
yer goin away
Nothin' to say, my daughter Nothin' at all
to say!
You don't rikorect her, reckon; No; you
wasn't year old then!
And now yer-how old air you? Why, child,
not twenty" When?
And yer mex birthdays in Aprile? and you
want to get married that day?
........... wisht yer mother was livin'!-
butt hain't got nothin' to say!
Twenty year and as good CYRIL as parent
ever found
There's straw ketched onto yer dress there
-Ill bresh it off-turn round.
(Her mother was jest twenty when us two
run awayD
Nothin' to say, my daughter! Nothin' at all
to say!
james IThitcom6 Riley.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
Willing TO Be Oh.

The other day man got aboard of a
train on the Detroit and Lansing road,
accompanied by big dog, and in due
course of time the baggage-man walked
back into the car and said: "Mister,
that dog must go into the baggage car" +"
~ guess not" "But | guess he will |?
No dogs are allowed to ride in the pas
senger cars" "Well, we'll wait and
hear what the conductor says. He is a
friend of mine, and if he says the dog
can't ride here that will settle it," 1t
was half hour later before the con-
duclor, accompanied by the baggage.
man, got around to the man. "That
dog must come out O. herew announced
the conductor. "For why? lie isn't
hurting anybody" Because no dogs
are allowed ia the cars" "And If
don't take him to the baggage car you
will" "Put him off," 'If you put
him of" replied the man, after taking
Il look from the window, 81 shall 90
with him. Ny dog is just as good as
am" "Will you take the dog forward ?"
"No, sirw
The train was stopped and the dog led
out and pushed of the platform. "Are
you going, toO?" queried the conduc-
tor, with his hand on the bell.rope.
Eyes, guess | will. | live in that
farmhouse over there, aud if 90 Oil to
Howell, where bought my ticket to,
I'll have to walk four miles back. Much
obleeged to you, conductor. 1 jest kind
o. fgered to have the dog put off at
about the right spotP
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
French Wit and Wisdom

Rejected lovers need never despair!
There are four and twenty hours in a
day. and not a moment in the twenty
four in which woman may not change
her mind.-De Fmod.
There are few husbands whom the
wife can not win in the long run by
patience and love, unless they are hard
er than the rocks which the soft water
penetrates in time. Marguerite de Val
oiS.
The fool maintains an error with the
assurance of a man who can never be
mistaken: the sensible man defends
truth with the circumspection of a man
W no may be mistaken.-De Briiz.
Greece, so much praised for her wis
dom, never produced but seven wise
men: Judge of the number of fools =
GrecOuYt.
A friend is rare book, of which but
one copy is made. We read page of 1t
every day, till some woman snatches 1t
from our hands, who sometimes peruses
it, but more frequently tears il.
Who takes an eel by the tail, or wo-
man at her word, soon finds .Ie holds
nothing g.-PrOrerb.
The man who has taken one wife de-
serves a crown of patience; the man
who has taken two deserves two crowns
of folly.-Prorerb.
a homely man of merit is never re-
pulsive: as soon as he is named, his
physique is forgotten; the mind passes
through it to see the soul.-ROmatnciHe.
Good actions are the visible hinges of
the doors of heayen.-V Victor Hugo.
If as much care were taken to perpet-
uate race OF fine men as is done to
prevent the mixture of ignoble blood in
horses and dogs, the genealogy of every
one would be written on his face aud
displayed in his Manners VOHaire.
All men are fools: to escape seeing
one, one would be compelled to shut
himself in his room, and break his mir
ror.-De SGde.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
An Ocuiist's Test.

In large factory In which were en-
ployed several hundred persons, one Of
the workman, In welding his hammer,
carelessly allowed it TO slip from his
hand. IL flew half way across the
room, and struck fellow-workman In
the eye. The man averred that his eye
was blinded by the blow, although a
careful examination failed TO reveal In.
jury, there being not scratch visible.
lie brought a suit In the courts for COM
pensation for the loss of half his eye
sight, and refused all offers Of compro-
mise. Under the law the owner Of the
factory was responsible for an injury
resulting from an accident Of this kind,
and although he believed that the man
was shamming, aud that the whole case
was an attempt at swipdllng, he had
about made up his mind that he would
be compelled to pay the claim. Tho day
of the trial arrived, and In open court
an eminent oculist retained by the de-
fense examined the alleged Injured
member, and gave it rs his opinion that
it was as good as the right eye. Upon
the plaintiffs loud protest OF bis inabil-
ity to see with his left eye the oculist
proved him perjurcr. aud satisfied the
court and jury OF the falsity Of his
his claim. And how do you suppose he
did IL? Why, simply by knowing that
the colors green and red combined made
black. He prepared black card on
which few words were written with
green ink. Then the plaintiff was or
dered TO put on a pair of spectaclcs with
two different glasses, the one for tie
right eye being red and the one for the
left eye consisting Of ordinary glass.
Then the card was handed to him, and
he was ordered TO read the writing on
It. This he did without hesitation, and
the cheat was at once exposed. The
sound right eye, fitted with the red
glass, was unable TO distinguish the
green writing on the black surface Of
the card, while the left eye, which he
pretended was sIghtless, was the one
with which the reading had TO be done.
-P0ftery Gazette. r
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
Food for the Teeth.

A Brooklyn dentist writes E"oatn,sal
is one Of the best foods for supplying
the teeth with nourisbment. IL makes
the dentine, cementum and enamel
strong, fiintlike and able to resist all
forms Of decay. Ifyou have children,
never allow any white bread upon your
table. Graham bread ls made OF whole
wheat ground, not bolted, 90 that the
bran. which contains the minute guam
titles Of lime, IL present. TO make .
good, wholesome, nourisbing bread
take two bowls Of wheatmeal and one
bowl Of white or bolted -four, and make
by the usual process. Nothing 10 SUI
perior TO Boston brown bread for bone
and tooth building. This Is made out
Of ryemeal and cornmeal. Baked beans,
too, have a considerable supply, Of these
lime salts, and should be on your table,
either hot or cold, at least three times
week. In brushing the teeth always
brush up and down. from the gum In.
stead Of across. Brush away from the
gum aud on the grincing surfaces OF
your teeth"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
a Great Wonder.

There lived near Alexandria, In Yir-
ginia, an old colored man and woman,
whom their acqdaintances called Daddy
and Nanny Williams. He had educa-
tlonal advantages, and could read in a
fashion peculiarly his own; but bis
wife, although lacking as regards
erudition, possessed great force of char
acter, which she often displayed in a
manner that was very irritating 10 her
husband. When she became particu-
larly fractions Daddy would take tile
Bible and open TO that chapter in Reye-
lation beginning, 'And there appeared
a great wonder in Heaven, a woman
clothed with the sun, aud the moon un-
der her feet etc. With impressive
soIemnity he would read as follows !:
can dere 'peared great wonder in
Heben, a womanT Slowly closing the
book, he would gaze sternly at his now
subdued wife, for the passage never
failed to produce the desired effect
Harpeys Magazine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
when Barnum Paid for Drink -.

At a recent dinner, by the way, story
was told of Barnum. she is temper
ance man now" said one of the party,
"but remember when he set up the
drinks for distinguished crowd. He
didn't do ii out of pure good nature
either. 1t was twenty-siy years ago, at
the Profile House in the Franeonia
Mountains. Barnum was feeling pretty
smart in those days, and he had been
playing his jokes and cute tricks rather
freely about the house. A lot Of guests
sat on the piazza of the hotel. Among
them were Commodore Vanderbilt, w.
Ii. Vanderbilt, another OF the family,
Gov. Gilmore's son, John Hyde, the ar
tist, Barnum, and a number Of others,
including myself. Young Gilmore was
lively young chap then, but he has
changed and become minister since.
Gilmore put up the job and let US all
into IL. He twisted the talk around to
physical prowess, and got Barnum 10
brag about how fast he could run.
Across the plateau in front of the hotel
was rail TO which horses were tied.
Gilmore proposed that We all start from
the piazza aud run TO the rail aud that
the last man to touch the rail with his
hand pay for the drinks for the crowd.
Everybody agreed and we got into line,
all except the Commodore, who sat on
the piazza and gave the word-P. Il.
was lively and confident aud waited i'm
patiently for the word. The Commo-
dore said "Gow aud away went the
greatest show on earth like Jumbo In
sprint race. He took the lead right
away. Everybody else pretended to
run for all that was In them, but took
care not TO get ahead Of =. Il. The
Snowman got there in great style, put
his hand OH the rail, and turned round
in triumph. There stood the rest OF the
crowd In line behind him, not one touch
ing the rail. When he heard the Com
modore roar he took In the situation.
lie was the only one who put his hand
Oh tue rail AT all. Barnum set them up
but he was so mad that he couldn't tell
a plausible fairy tale for week. III
6dRy Journal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
A Very Queer story.

Of all the murder stories we ever
read, this is the strangest: Years ago,
young man, a native Of Orantoya,
Spain, emigrated to America ia the
hope of'making a fortune. Having to
some extent succeeded in-his object, he
returned recently to his old home,
where his aged parents still resided. Re-
membering their age aud infrmities, he
was afraid toreveal his identity TO them
too abruptly, for they had no tidings Of
their absent son for long time past,
and possibly thought that he was no
longer living. He went, therefore, to
the old homestead of his youth without
saying who he was. He saw his aged
father and mother, who did not recog
nize him, and after asking their hospi-
tality as a stranger he confided 10 bis
mother his purse, containing large
sum Of money, as well as other prop
erty. The sight Of this treasure excited
the cupidity of the woman and induced
her to plan most abominable crime,
namely, the murder of the traveller
whom she lodged beneath the roof. She
sought 10 prevail upon her husband to
become her accomplice, and, failing 10
this, determined to murder her guest
ingle-handed. She accomplished her
fell design By means Of a hatchet, with
which she almost severed her victims
head from his body. After she was ar
rested she learned that she had killed
her own child. She displayed neither
regret nor remorse, merely observing
that he ought to have revealed his iden-
tity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
S. SHEPHERDSTOWN W. "A, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1887

When the Park was reached the five
girls hurried out. Then she gentleman
lifted the little boy in his arms and car
ried him out of the car, across the road
and into the green Park, the sister, with
a heart full of gratitude, following. He
paid for nice ride for them in the goat
carriage; he treated them to oyster soup
al lie Park restaurant.
~. two o'clock, sharp, the next day,
the two gentlemen, as agreed, met
again.
"This is my wife, said the host
proudly, introducing comely lady, "and
this" as young lady of fifteen entered
the parlor, "is my daughter"
"Ahw said the guest, as he extended
his hand in cordial greeting, "this is
the dear girl whom | saw yesterday on
the street car. l don't wonder you
called her darling. She is darling
and no mistake, God bless her!" And
then he told his friend what he had
seen and heard in the horse car.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
NEW GOODS,
New woods

The undersigned has returned from
the citv and finished opening a thor
oagh and complete line of goods, viz:
Dr Goods, Notions, Straw Goods,
fine Boots, fine and coarse Shoes, to
ait all ages, nice line of Mating,
good Rae Carpet at special bargain,
summer stock of Ready-made Cloth
g,. cane and wood seat Rocking
laairs; Bedsteads, Cots, Tables,
Safes. &c, Queensware, StOneware,
Hardware, Woodenware, Tinware,
Groceries, Confections, Drugs, Patent
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Essences,
Soaps, Tobacco, Cigars, &c, &c.-all
(which have been bought at the
lowest cash price and will sell at clos
et living profit. Country Produce
taken in exchange at full market
price. also old iron and bones. Wool
bought for cash at highest market
price. An examination of goods and
prices solicited.
Respectfully,
J. S. MELVIN.
DatieIds, May 13, 1887.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
The Expressioni.t heard a story re-

The Expressionist heard a story re-
Gently OF small negro boy who goes TO
Sunday School In the little brick church
IN For; Erie. He got up TO repeat the
verse, SIT Is /. Be not afraid" lie
conveyed the idea correctly but In
rather shocking manner by saying 'Jfs
me, don't be scarf This calls 10 mind
the case Of the six-year-old girl in the
Harbor Mission school, who was rather
mixed in her Scripture and In trying TO
say, "And 10, a greater than solomon h
here" she got 1t "And 10, . greater than
Sullivan is here" This was, By the
way, week or TWO after the John L..
Sullivan Combination had appeared at
the Adolphia. - ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
TRUNKS AND vALISES

that has ever been brought to this town. In
fact, everything that is kept in n first-class
clothing store you will find right here. one
word more and am done, and that is this,
that every fair-minded person Will be ready
to admit that my Spring Stock is not only
stylish but well chosen and exceedingly fair
and reasonable in prices. With many thanks
to all OF my friends and customers for their
past favOrs and with strict attention TO busl-
ness in the future, hope to gain n continu-
ance of the same. Remember the old stand,
College Square. ,,
JACOB WINTERMOYER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
Jacob Wintermoyer.

Ny stock consists of all styles ofReadymade
Clothing from the little 4-year-old boy to the
largest size in Mems Suits. My stock ofNeck-
wear and Gents Furnishings is far superior
to the display of any preceding years. A nice
Scarf for 10 cents. Shirts, Collars and Cuffs,
Hosiery, Suspenders, Gloves, Umbrellas,
Scarf Pins and Holders, Cuff and Collar But
TONS n nd the finest lot of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09

A eoquette Is woman who places her
honor in lottery: ninety nine chances
to one that she win loae It,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09

Bureau and Wash-stand Linen and Felt
Scarfs, Tides, Splashers, and Table Covers
Worsted Fringes ofdifferent kinds. Cheneille
and Plush Cards. Doyles and Napkins, all
useful and nice. Also some of the incest Bus
tles-many sorts, kinds and sizes, from 10
cents to 75 cents. Dress Forms, Bustle Springs
Dress Shields, Patent Hooks and Eyes for
looping draperies that will not come open.
Corsets of different kinds. Ladies' Under
clothing and Children's. Hose Supporters for
the little ones and Short Socks that don't
need them. and many other useful as well as
ornamental articles can be found at the
Little store on King Street, OF
ELLEN WELSHANS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09
FOR SALE.
is. FLEMING, Notary Public.

WILL take Acknowledgements Of Deeds,
w Power OF Attorney, Affidavits, DEPOSIT
tions, and attend 10 all business connected
with the office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09

New Yorker-What fresh air you
have out here. It's so much fresher
than in New York.
Farmer-Jess soI That's jest what ]
was saying to my old woman. Why
amt all the big cities built out in the
country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09

Countryman Ito dentistj-I wouldn't
pay nothin' extra FOR gas. just yank
her out If il does hurt. Dentist-You
are plueky, sir. Let me see the tooth.
Countryman-oh, faint me that's got
the toothache; IT'S my wife. She'll be
here in a minute.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-09

Ding-a-ling, a-ling.
"Shepherdstown?"
"Yes."
SAY who has watches down there for sales"
LEWIS, the Matchmaker"
"Are they pretty good?"
~ should say so. They are Of the celebra-
ted Seth Thomas make, and there none bet
ter. He guarantees them for five years He
has also Watches of other manufactures. He
can give you any style or quality OF case de-
sired"
"How are prices?'
way down, considering the quality of the
goods"
"Does he repair watches?"
You bet. And he does it WE'LL
"Well, good morning."
''Ta, Tai"
If you don't believe what the telephone
SAYS call on G.. X. LEWIS, the shepherds
town matchmaker, and learn his prices on
watches.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-10

I-E-.nHN. CLEVELAND IS drluged with
.0....."u- 'n visit various sections Of the
country. Thus dnr~ the sober common
7-.- patriotism o.. the people r,buEe the
...E- ald IuENEEE~ and FAIECULDS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-10
CONFEDERATE MONEY.
Could II he Given in Valid Payment Wal
liable Property Involved.

Could II he Given in Valid Payment val
liable Property Involved.
PARKERsEURG, w. Va, August An
important question, involving the validity
and legality of the payment of Confederate
money on notes given in settlement for a
large and valuable tract of land, is being
heard before United States Judge John j.
Jackson.
In 1850 Hiram /. Opie, father of the
plaintiil, lived in Jefferson county. He
sold farm To n gentleman named Castle.
man for $4,000, of which $4,000 was
paid in cash, the balance to be paid i'll
equal annual lnstalments, the last falling
due in lS6i Shortly after the sale Opie
moved TO Stanton, Va. and there died.
His wife and a son, Thomas Opie, We're
made executors under the provisions Of the
Will.
Afttr the war broke out it is alleged
that CaStleman secured large amount OF
Confederate money, and going through the
lines, paid Off the notes oi -, 600 each due
in lS6l and 1862 with this money. which
had greatly deprecated in value Before
illt remaining ubNtT lFli hNlt IL ~ hll'ENl
that Mrs Opie notified Castleman that
she would not accept Confederate money,
but that she would take notes on any of
the Virginia banks. Castlcmau then, il j.
said, secured enough Virginia money,
which was also greatly deprecated, and
paid the remainder OF the notes
Hiram l.. Opie Jr., now claims an inter
c~t ia the land for the amount OF the debt
paid in Virginia and Confederate money,
claiming that this money was illegal and
worthless, and that the exccutrix and exc
cutur committed a waste when by the
terms Of the contract the debt was to be-
paid ~ good l&w!ui money 0i ohc United
States. The defendants insist that the pay
ment was legal under the circumstances.
judge Jackson has taken the matter un.
der advisement. The attorneys of the
States Of Virginia and West Virginia look
upon the settlement Of the case rs of great
importance, involving rs ii may the owner.
ship of vast and valuable tracts of Land
and other property in different sections OF
the South
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-10
THE FLEET RETURNING.
Admiral Luce VIII Leave HalifaI-Glou-
cester Boats Arrive Safe.


HALIFAX, n. S, August 9.-Admiral
Luce, L. S ~, will leave Halifax Tor Bar
Harbor next Thursday on the war ship
Richmond. The Ossipee aud Galena will
probably sail in company with the Rich
mOnd
The Galeua arrived here from Quebec
last evening. Her officers port that u
thick fog prevailed on the Gulf fishing
grounds where they came along and that
they saw only one or two schooners on
their way up the Gulf. Four weeks ago
they boarded number of American fish
ermen for the purpose OF advising them not
to commit any violation of the treaty.
The fishing vessels were then Just COM
mencing To arrive in the Gulf and, so far
as could he observed, were conducting
themselves properly.
The Galeua and Iantic came through
Cans0 Straight together on Sunday, the
Yantic hclng bound for Bar Harbor, where
she will meet the Flagship Richmond.
Last evening the Galena's officers learned
that n telegram had been sent to Port
HawIeshury ordering the Yantlc I" pro-
ceed To Halifax, and they think the order
could not have been received. On her re-
turn to the United States the Ossipee will
90 on the dock TO repair some slight dam
age to her false keel and iorefoOt received
when she grounded in Halifax harbOr.
The news that the SchOOners Argonaut
and French the vessels whose seine boats
were seized at Souris, has reached Glouces-
ter all right only reached here yesterday.
It was received with considerable satiStac-
ton by Consul Phelan, who was afraid
they would run against some of the cruisers
in the Gulf and be seized.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-10
BATTLE WITH FLAMES
NOR'W WESTERN TOWNS HENNED IN By THE
FIERCE ELEMENT
Cities in Danger The People Turn Out En- Masse to
Save Their Homes a Day and Night Suug-
gIe-Geat Destruction III all
Kinds Of Property.

MILWAUKEE, August 3 A special from
Neilsville, Wis, says forest fires have
broken out again in that vicinity and are
causing considerable damage.
On the East Fork the logging camp Of
Charles Squires has been burned, includ,
ing all the slcds and other camp outfits.
The loss is quite heavy.
Near the same place is a jam of thou
sands of logs which areithreatened. The
fire is within 4 mile of the jam and the
wind is blowing towards 1t. August
Hascley, farmer living about seven miles
east of here, lost 225 cords of wood.
Fire broke out yesterday on Wedges
creek, seven miles west OF here and Is
spreading rapidly This is in the neigh
hOrhoOd OF Hewcttsyille, which was de
strOyed 10y fire just a year ago yesterday,
when Hewett's mills were swept away.
Considerable apprehension IL felt here
aud the city has been thoroughly wet down
by the water works. Everything is very
dry, and If there is 40 rain within the next
~ hours greater damage than that inflicted
last year may be expected. All day yes
terday heavy gale Of wind prevailed,
which swept the flames and destroyed
everything before it.
News has just been received that the
large staye mill o? Helm x Meyer, on
Wedges creek, together with thousands OF
dollars worth of slaves, is in great danger,
and Il crew Of men have started from the
city 10 fight the flames.
4 fierce fire Is raging in the wood marsh
southeast oi Portage aud Il force is hard At
work lighting the Ilamrs \ large amount
Of hay has been swept away, and other
property is in danger.